Originally Posted by
shiznit
You can have a CA/FO rep in every base or do it in blocks of seniority. Each method has positives and negatives.
Your elected reps will construct a Policy Manual and implement the representative structure, but it must be equitable and comply with the ALPA Constitution and By-Laws. 80+ years of refining the C&BL has ensured a solid system that represents members fairly.
Yuuuup
I was at an ALPA carrier before Blue.
We do have many FO's who could hold Captain, so while I understand the Captain/FO rep deal I like the silo system better. I feel it offers a really good balance.